February 22, 2026 Left photo: Still from Divia Right photo: Self-Preserving Nudity Editor’s Note: As part of the 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival’s spotlight on Ukrainian filmmakers—including two screenings of Ukrainian films in competition and a 360° VR experience—we invited Ari Weinzweig to reflect on Ukraine, democracy, and the role of art in times of existential struggle. His essay appears in the 64th AAFF program book and is shared here as part of our ongoing commitment to a

February 22, 2026 Top Left: Still from Whispering Pines and Beyond Top Right: Still from Chris & Heather’s 16mm Big Screen Blowout Button Left: Still from The Scene of the Crime: The Films & Videos of Ken Camp & James Robert Bake Button Right: Still from Train of Thought: Experimental Animations from the RCA Archive The Ann Arbor Film Festival is excited to present nine Special Programs  as part of the 64th festival. These curated programs offer a rich and varied cinem

February 20, 2026 Left: Still from 42  by John Weise Center: Still from Transmissions  by Chris May Right: Still from Dream Synth™ by Ryley O’Byrne The history and evolution of experimental moving image art is intertwined with technological innovation. Artists have always embraced new media as explorers. We test tools and materials, seek their edges and limitations, push beyond intended uses, discover inherent properties which inform what is possible in creating new aestheti

February 12, 2026 Left To Right: Sabine Gruffat, Elysa Wendi, and Jeremy Speed Schwartz The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF), the oldest experimental film festival in the world, is proud to announce the jurors for its 64th edition: Sabine Gruffat , Elysa Wendi , and Jeremy Speed Schwartz . Together, this year’s jurors will confer nearly $40,000 in awards  to filmmakers participating in the festival’s competitive programs. Throughout the festival, they will view all films in co

February 5, 2026 The 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival marks a historic first: a weekend of programming  devoted to Ukrainian filmmakers, highlighting voices of resilience, creativity, and experimentation under extraordinary circumstances. Over March 28–29 , audiences can experience: Short Films in Competition FIC 10 – Ukrainian Films  — Saturday, March 28, 3:30 PM, Screening Room at the Michigan Theater A program of six shorts exploring displacement, memory, ecological aftermath,

February 1, 2026 Image 1: Film still from Dead Name by Gina Kamentsky Image 2: Film still from Leather Graves by Malic Amalya Image 3: Film still from Weathered Blue by Daniel Hay-Gordon, El Perry Image 4: Film still from Sissy Puss by Lara Delmage The Ann Arbor Film Festival proudly marks the 25th anniversary of Out Night, its long-running showcase of queer cinema, at the 64th AAFF, taking place March 24–29, 2026, with Awards Programs online March 30–April 13. Founde